Where is the world’s most beautiful Starbucks? Japan, of course. In Toyama city’s Kansui Park is a shop that has won awards for it’s design, but it’s also the location that makes it beautiful. Those big windows overlook a lake […]
I thought I’d make this video guide on tips and tricks I learned to hitchhike Japan safely. Please write a comment in the YouTube video comment section if you have any questions. I found a way to travel with ZERO […]
Fukuoka is the capitol of TONKOTSU RAMEN and man, do they make it good! Tonkotsu — made from pork bone based soup — is the ramen of choice here and this time, we’ll go on a ramen eating binge from […]
I hope you’re hungry because we’re about to go on a street food eating binge on Hiroshima’s amazing island, Miyajima. It’s a street food paradise and in this episode we’re going to attack the following foods: ★ Hiroshima Oysters / […]
STREET FOOD! We’re back for more in one of Japan’s most traditional cities, Nara. What was once Japan’s capitol is now a place loaded with delicious street food for humans and deer alike. So, what’s Nara got to offer? I […]
Osaka’s Gate Tower Building is an amazing sight to see because … well, how should I put this? A highway goes through the building. It literally does, and there is a story behind it. In this episode, John not only […]
Aomori Airport has gone to the EXTREME when it comes to snow removal. They’re so good at it that this airport has NEVER HAD A SNOW CANCELATION. Not once despite having the most snow on Japan’s main island. What’s the […]
Manhole covers are trending high in Japan and for good reason — they’re stunning! Only in Japan are manholes to cover sewage designed so beautifully that they now make MANHOLE TRADING CARDS! (Travel around Japan and collect them all. They’re […]
Japan is the king of SCHOOL LUNCHES and in this episode, I find the answer to why — while eating a lot of Japanese school food. School lunches in Japan are world famous for being super healthy and delicious. With […]
Japanese capsule toy mania is here! So — what’s inside this famous gachapon game center in Akihabara? Join John on a virtual tour and adventure in a shop with hundreds of them stacked to the ceiling. These machines have been […]
Christmas shopping can be stressful – but not today! I’ve found a Japanese Vending Machine that is perfect, making it easy for you to shop and save time — and save money! There are over 650 of these King’s Treasure […]
The Japanese knife is quite simply the best in the world. The place best known for them is Seki (関市) in Gifu where Japanese Samurai swords have been forged for over 700 years. That tradition continues today in its knives […]
Japan is a country with some of the best food in the world, certainly not exclusive to Tokyo or Osaka! I hope you’re hungry because I’m traveling 550 km north to Iwate Prefecture (岩手県) in the Japanese countryside to stuff […]
One of Tokyo’s most famous food alleys is at Shinjuku’s West gate where loads of yakitori and motsunabe restaurants date back to the late 1940s. It’s a street food paradise where you can see and smell the grilling and frying […]
UDON!! A hot bowl of noddles in Tokyo always hits the spot on a cold day. Instead of ramen, let’s go for UDON, which is both healthier (don’t eat too much tempura!) and more fun to eat. In this episode, […]
In Japan, bath houses are everywhere, but none are as mystical as Dogo Onsen. Sure, it’s a place where you get naked with a bunch of strangers to clean yourself and relax in therapeutic waters, but what makes this public […]
Also watch this in Virtual Reality 360 on the new ONLY in JAPAN 360 channel: https://www.youtube.com/ONLYinJAPAN360 The world is full of amazing street parties, music festivals and carnivals! In Japan, there’s this – the AWA ODORI. It’s held annually in […]
Welcome to the first 360 VR video for the new ONLY in JAPAN 360 channel! In this episode, we’ll go behind the scenes to JAPAN’S BIGGEST STREET PARTY on the ONLY in JAPAN channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oChi… ★ Walk through the crowd […]
Greetings from Tokyo! (Almost) Everything you want to know about John and ONLY In JAPAN. This episode was made for you. John takes you to several places around the city: Shibuya, Tokyo Station, Marunouchi, Harajuku, Omotesando, Yoyogi Park, Odaiba in […]
Yes, Japan has a desert compete with camels, sane dunes and … a world class art museum with sand sculptures! This time, John heads to this barren wasteland devoid of vending machines for a taste of the Sahara – in […]
Pulling into Mikurajima Island now #御蔵島 on my way back from Hachijojima by ferry to Tokyo.